Color swatch image showing #262538 with RGB(38,37,56) values
Color swatch image showing #262538 with RGB(38,37,56) values

#262538 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #262538 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#262538 Color Information

#262538 RGB value is (38, 37, 56). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

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#262538 Color Meaning

Color #262538 conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #262538 darker variant of color #262538 is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #262538 retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #262538 feels more contemporary. In UX design, #262538 hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #262538 supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #262538 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #262538 pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #262538 versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #262538 reflects intelligence that observes. #262538 appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #262538 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #262538 when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #262538 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#262538
RGB
rgb(38, 37, 56)
HSL
hsl(243°, 20%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 34%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(243°, 34%, 22%)
XYZ
2.1747 2.0207 4.0168
Yxy
2.0207 0.2648 0.2461
Hunter Lab
14.2151 0.0336 -0.0761
CIE-Lab
15.5957 5.7581 -12.1037

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#262538 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#262538 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #262538 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#262538

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #262538 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#262538

protanopia

#262633

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #262538;

Text Color

color: #262538;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #262538;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26253840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #262538;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #262538 0%, #191925 100%);

#262538 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #262538 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.